To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 493, 24 October 1928, Page 6

To N.Z. Writers

HANDSOME PRIZES Ron O* G NAL SHOR— STORIES POEVS. ESSAYS. LIMERICKS 1 J TH r SUN’S CHRISTMAS N -Yffi^ I/OR ts * ?28 Christmas Nunite THE SUN is seeking original h tberto unpublished abort stone* a-!d verse. We av again attractive -•wards <or ?*• seat g*? formances in each section. QQ Ln O opened its r.-.umns to New writers, and has exerted every eSort to encourage literary talent lr. the Deceit, ion. This pokey is r. : :ost a Chritiß* “endeavour." but Is ~ urs-ed through©-. the year. As a result we may daiat« number amor r our contributor* th* beswnters m New Zealand to-day. hope with cur 15-2 S Christma* Xtnnbe to create new records. The ft uowb» c (prizes are offered:— SHORT STORIES First Prize £*SO 10* Second Prize .. . - -- £5 5s POEMS First Pnze £.4 4* Second Prize £3 2s Two guinea* will be paid for short story that is published (ether tka* prize-winning efforts’. The maxhoga length tor stories is 2.500 words. OTHER COMPETITIONS My Strangest Eipr-iente.—Not ;n<** •ban £OO words. l First pnat. £2 2*., Essay of Not More Thar '.OOO Wiriu -The Mar 1 Regard as New Uealaaft Most Distinguished Living ~ m Why." .First prize, £2 2a.) The Best Limerick..—Finst prize, £1 l* Other published efforts will he . for at space rates. Tne a ecus ion of tut Editor in all coir petitions snak be Manuscript should. :? possr.e. b* typ* and forwarded to Tne Editor. The I** 42 Wvndham Street. .Auckland. Mtb package fiat and clearly “Chi*. :r.as Competitions" The lalobe sbetfc bear the name and address of the competitor. Stomps must be enclosed fy return of MSS should they prove te fc j unsuitable. | Entries close cn November 26.